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Moorhead attorney hired to determine if lawsuit will be filed in arrest of woman in Fargo fraud investigation

March 18, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A local attorney says he and a Twin Cities criminal defense lawyer are representing a Tennessee woman as she considers the filing of a lawsuit against the City of Fargo. Dane DeKrey with Ringstrom DeKrey in Moorhead says he and St. Paul attorney Eric Rice have been hired to look into a potential lawsuit from Angela Lipps….

Sheriff Jesse Jahner Discusses Angela Lipps Situation

Cass County Sheriff Discusses Public Backlash to Angela Lipps Situation

The sheriff says despite the way the narrative has been portrayed in the public, deputies would never force somebody out of jail into inclement weather without proper clothing or an opportunity to contact resources for assistance.

March 17, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sheriff Jesse Jahner is one of many law enforcement officials in Fargo who have been hearing criticism in recent days regarding the treatment of Angela Lipps. Lipps’ GoFundMe paints a vivid picture, claiming she was essentially pushed out of the Cass County Jail on Christmas Eve in 2025 with no shoes, no cell phone, and no…

Commissioners talk about police chief search but stay quiet on potential litigation

March 16, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo city leaders gathered before tonight’s city commission meeting in a closed door session with the city attorney to discuss the potential for a lawsuit from Angela Lipps. The 50-year-old Tennessee woman was identified as a suspect in a bank fraud case in Fargo and jailed for nearly six months. Police used facial recognition software and…

GoFundMe Created for Angela Lipps raises nearly $20,000

The 50-year-old grandmother from Tennessee says she's trying to put her life back together after being jailed for 6 months for a crime she did not commit.

March 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A GoFundMe account set up on behalf of Angela Lipps, the grandmother from Tennessee who was charged in a bank fraud case and held in custody for months, has reached nearly $20,000. Lipps was arrested on July 14, 2025, in Tennessee, and was eventually transferred to the Cass County Jail. She was released on Christmas Eve…

A Man Faces Federal Charges In Connection With Mail Theft Of Approximately 250 Victims

A man facing federal charges in connection with approximately 250 mail thefts

February 4, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “In my time as sheriff here, since 2019, we haven’t had as many people affected through a mail theft of this nature,” said Sheriff Jesse Jahner, Cass County Sheriff. Approximately 250 people across Cass and Ransom Counties have reported mail theft. And through the ongoing investigation, law enforcement has identified and arrested 50-year old Michael J….

Man Arrested in North Fargo Shooting

The victim did not provide any details of who had shot them or why, but a witness to the incident provided information that led to the arrest.

January 25, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo man is in custody after authorities were contacted by a witness to a shooting in North Fargo. The situation began just after 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 24, when a man arrived at a local medical facility for treatment of a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim told police officers that when he was leaving…

Fargo Man Makes Threats Towards Local Hotel, Arrested by Red River SWAT Team

Authorities say 45-year-old Luther Brewington made multiple threats towards the hotel and the guests inside.

January 3, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo man is in custody after making threats authorities deemed credible due to his criminal history. Officials say that calls regarding the behavior of 45-year-old Luther Brewington began to pour in just before 10:00 P.M. on January 2. Brewington was allegedly making threats regarding a local hotel and the people inside. Police officers later located…

Man arrested for armed robbery in Fargo

December 28, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

Timothy HamptonFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man is arrested for armed robbery after hitting up a business Saturday before noon. Police say staff called at 11:35 a.m. saying a man showing a pistol robbed them and took off running. It happened in the 2400 block of University Drive. After investigating, police arrested 60-year-old Timothy Hampton who was staying at…

Levi Larteh waives extradition back to Cass County to face murder charges

October 30, 2025

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — An extradition hearing is held in Clay County Court in Moorhead for the Fargo man accused of fatally shooting another man on Monday night. 26-year-old Levi Larteh has agreed to be moved to Cass County Jail and face charges of murder and reckless endangerment. Larteh is accused of shooting and killing 28-year-old Nadin Khoury in his…

Jail Chaplains Holds 19th Annual Dessert Social, Talks About Mission, Ministry

Jail Chaplains Hosts 19th Annual Dessert Social

The event is intended to help fundraise but also to highlight some of the impactful work the organization has done over the past year.

October 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN – Over 300 bodies filled the main space at the Armory Events Center on the evening of October 16 to celebrate the work of Jail Chaplains. It was the 19th Annual Dessert Social for the Fargo-based nonprofit. Staff say it’s their biggest event of the year, and that none of this would be possible without community support. “We’re…